HC Deb 23 March 1950 vol 472 c2157
49. Mr. George Jeger

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he proposes to accept the recommendations of the Departmental Committee on Export and Slaughter of Horses, and in particular whether he will make an order raising the values below which no horse should be allowed to be exported

50. Mr. H. A. Price

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is aware of the illegal traffic in horses which is rampant throughout the country; and what steps he proposes to take in this matter

53. Mr. Slater

asked the Minister of Agriculture if he is aware of the anxiety that exists about the export of horses to the Continent for slaughter; and if he will bring in legislation to prohibit this

Mr. T. Williams

The Government are considering the Report of the Committee on the Traffic in Horses for Export and for Slaughter for Home Consumption, and I hope to be able to make a statement at an early date. In the meantime, the present ban on the export of horses for slaughter is being continued.